Marie Mallet - Les contes de la Mère Étrennes - 1851
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Description from the seller
Scarce first edition. Part of the tradition of 'livres d’étrennes' (books marketed as New Year or Christmas presents for children). The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston credits Bertall as an contributor. Presumably of some vignettes
Recently rebound in green marbled boards with a green spine. (No label).
Nine lithographed full page colour plates (including frontis). Plates are by Louis-Simon Lassalle, and printed by Destouches. There are also numerous b/w vignettes throughout the book. The lithographed plates have moderate foxing, but are still attractive. There is some offsetting from the plates. The plates and pages have some damp staining to the edges.
92 pages. 31 x 25 cm.
Scarce to find colour copies. Presumably a deluxe edition of this work.
Conforms to OCLC: 457959260. Only held in three French libraries, Overseas, only the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston holds a copy.
Gumuchian & cie. "Livres de l'enfance du XVe au XIXe siècle" 3914.
PLEASE NOTE - WE ARE AWAY AT A BOOKFAIR FROM THE 28TH OCTOBER UNTIL THE 11TH NOVEMBER - SO WE PROBABLY CANNOT SHIP UNTIL OUR RETURN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Scarce first edition. Part of the tradition of 'livres d’étrennes' (books marketed as New Year or Christmas presents for children). The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston credits Bertall as an contributor. Presumably of some vignettes
Recently rebound in green marbled boards with a green spine. (No label).
Nine lithographed full page colour plates (including frontis). Plates are by Louis-Simon Lassalle, and printed by Destouches. There are also numerous b/w vignettes throughout the book. The lithographed plates have moderate foxing, but are still attractive. There is some offsetting from the plates. The plates and pages have some damp staining to the edges.
92 pages. 31 x 25 cm.
Scarce to find colour copies. Presumably a deluxe edition of this work.
Conforms to OCLC: 457959260. Only held in three French libraries, Overseas, only the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston holds a copy.
Gumuchian & cie. "Livres de l'enfance du XVe au XIXe siècle" 3914.
PLEASE NOTE - WE ARE AWAY AT A BOOKFAIR FROM THE 28TH OCTOBER UNTIL THE 11TH NOVEMBER - SO WE PROBABLY CANNOT SHIP UNTIL OUR RETURN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Children's books, Illustrated, Literature
Book title
Les contes de la Mère Étrennes
Author/ Illustrator
Marie Mallet
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1851
Height
310 mm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
250 mm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paris: Alph. Desesserts, éditeur de la librairie à illustrations pour la jeunesse
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
92
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